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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 211.53 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 211.53 and 76.90 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 211.53 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/211.53 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 211.53 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 16,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266.66/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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